Christine G. Elsik

A pangenome framework uncovers the role of deletions in repeated evolution of cave-derived traits

The paper identifies recurrent deletions in cavefish genomes linked to adaptive traits, showing their role in repeated evolution through positive selection.

Identification of large offspring syndrome during pregnancy through ultrasonography and maternal blood transcriptome analyses

The paper identifies large offspring syndrome in cattle using ultrasonography and maternal blood transcriptome analysis, finding specific gene expression patterns associated with the condition.

Nuclear Translocation of Vitellogenin in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

This study shows that a structural subunit of honey bee vitellogenin translocates into cell nuclei and binds DNA, influencing immunity and behavior genes.

Detection of alternative splicing in western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) in association with Bt resistance using RNA-seq and PacBio Iso-Seq

The paper identifies alternative splicing events in western corn rootworm midguts in response to Bt toxin exposure using RNA-seq and PacBio Iso-Seq.

A chromosome-level assembly of the cat flea genome uncovers rampant gene duplication and genome size plasticity

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the cat flea, revealing extensive gene duplication and genome size variation, along with novel Wolbachia strains.

Apollo: Democratizing genome annotation

Apollo is an open-source software tool that enables researchers to collaboratively annotate and refine genomic features through a graphical interface.